RAN Wireless SME – Plano, TX

Overview

• Senior RAN Wireless Subject Matter Expert supporting customer-facing engineering, pre-sales, and new product introductions for 4G/5G networks
• Role blends deep technical expertise
  , customer engagement, and cross-functional coordination with HQ and regional teams

• Translate customer requirements into system and feature requirements for development teams
• Lead product & feature performance analysis and evaluate new HW/SW releases
• Perform deep-dive analysis of 4G/5G call protocols
  , including chipset IODT issues from lab and field
• Support virtualized network technologies and new product introductions
• Act as technical lead in pre-sales
  , delivering compelling technical and commercial solutions
• Bridge communication between sales teams and carrier network teams
• Educate customers on RAN products and services
• Support and, when needed, lead lab and field trials
• Collaborate with logistics, support teams, regional teams, and HQ for successful rollouts
• Travel sporadically as project needs require

• Technical Acumen: Recognized SME driving solutions through complex customer environments
• Presentation & Communication: Ability to explain complex RAN topics to executives, engineers, and HQ partners
• Ambiguity Handling: Proven problem-solving skills in dynamic, evolving environments

• 12+ years experience in wireless telecommunications
• Bachelor’s in EE/CS (advanced degree preferred)
• Strong expertise in 4G/5G RAN architecture
  , air interface, and call processing
• Deep understanding of PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, PDCP layers
• Knowledge of 5G technologies
  :
  Massive MIMO, Hybrid Beamforming, Numerologies, LTE–
• Familiarity with 3
  
  GPP Rel-15/16
• Experience with system engineering
  : requirements, optimization, performance analysis, testing, troubleshooting
• Hands-on with tools:
  XCAL, QXDM, Wireshark, Channel Emulator
• Understanding of Core + RAN networks
• SW development and HW/SW architecture knowledge is a plus

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long-Term growth potential
• 401k
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

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